Episode 213

Makes four ice cream sodas… 2 cups fresh orange juice 4 large scoops vanilla ice cream Seltzer, well chilled Bring the orange juice to a boil in a medium saucepan and simmer until it is reduced by half. Chill well. Drop a scoop of ice cream into the bottom of 4 tall glasses, pour one quarter of the orange juice over each scoop and top with the chilled seltzer. Stir with a long spoon until the orange juice and seltzer more »

Makes 6 Large Servings Hands-On Time: About 30 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 55 Minutes Ingredients 1 qt whole milk 6 T (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 6 T unbleached all-purpose flour 8 oz assorted cheese (See Note) 1 T Worcestershire sauce 1 t dry mustard 1 t Tabasco sauce Kosher salt 1 pound elbow macaroni Freshly ground black pepper Suggested toppings Crumbled bacon, sautéed or slow roasted cherry tomatoes Suggested wine Crisp white, such as a Chardonnay Directions… 1. Bring a more »

Makes 6 Servings Hands-On Time: 20 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes to 3 Hours 45 Minutes Ingredients 5 pounds meaty beef short ribs with the bones Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 c Homemade Chicken Stock (see recipe on Roast Chicken page) or canned broth 1/2 c dry red wine 3 T unbleached all-purpose flour 4 T Steak Butter (recipe below) or salted butter 1 c panko bread crumbs 2 1/2 T Dijon mustard Suggested … more »

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 40 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes Ingredients 1 medium zucchini (about 1/2 pound) Kosher salt 1/2 medium onion 2 T extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove 1 t fresh thyme 1 1/2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 slices firm white bread 1/4 c whole milk ricotta Freshly ground black pepper One 3 1/2 pound chicken Foolproof Egg Lemon Sauce (optional, recipe below) Suggested accompaniments Roasted potatoes and summer squash Directions… 1. Coarsely grate more »